NYAF 07: More DBZ Discs on the Way

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Plus, Funimation runs down their upcoming releases and hints at more hi-def.

By Chris Carle

Today at the Funimation Industry panel at New York Anime Fest, the anime distributor confirmed its lineup and dates for their upcoming slate of DVD releases. In a panel led by Adam Sheehan, he all but confirmed that Funi will also be extending its high definition offering after the success of the recent Blu-ray release of the DBZ Broly double feature.

Another Dragon Ball Z double feature on standard definition is planned for February. This release will feature two uncut TV specials: The History of Trunks and Bardock: Father of Goku. It will be released in a tin case with revised English dialogue.

Also planned for February 19th is Dragon Ball Z Season Four, which chronicles the Garlic Jr., Trunks and Androids Sagas. Packing in 750 minutes across 32 episodes on 6 discs, the set offers the handy Marathon Play feature.

February 19th will also see the release of One Piece :The Desert Princess and The Pirates Adventures in Alabasta. This will follow a short theatrical release in the company's Foreign Exchange Program, which will showcase three films over three weeks in 100 US cities.

Another heavy hitter releasing on the 19th is the CLAMP Double Feature, which includes two new anime movies by the creative super team: Tsubasa: The Movie and xxxHOLiC: The Movie. The first volume of the xxxHOLiC TV series will be released shortly thereafter on March 25th.

Some new SKUs will also hit in February… the 12th, to be exact. Black Blood Brothers is a gritty, bloody tale of vampire war. Featuring the original Japanese cover and packed with extras, this anime should appeal to anyone who knows and loves Trinity Blood.

Also up on the 12th is Shuffle Vol. 1, which features a cute pin-up poster. Subsequent volumes will feature different girls, and no indication was given which would be included in the first DVD.

The giant robot anime Aquarion, from the creator of Macross Plus and Escaflowne, releases March 11th. This 26-episode series will be brought out on a mere two volumes, a new tactic for Funimation.

Finally, the budget Viridian Collection which features repriced season sets, will release a low-cost version of Kiddy Grade next year.

Stay tuned to IGN Anime for more breaking news on Funimation's release plans.